JOHN C. MAXWELL is a cutting-edge entrepreneur, best-selling author, and dynamic speaker. He has cultivated an extensive following among the most highly respected and influential business leaders across the globe. Reaching more than 350,000 people a year through speaking engagements alone, Maxwell develops leaders of excellence and integrity by providing resources and training for personal and professional growth.

Maxwell's books include: Thinking for a Change, Running with the Giants, Leadership 101, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, and The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Many of his titles have landed on the best-seller list in noted publications, such as The New York Times, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and CBA Marketplace. He resides in Atlanta with his wife, Margaret.